COTTON UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT: ZOOLOGY

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Name of the Faculty DR. ANJANA SINGHA NAOREM

Designation ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Date of Joining in the Institution

03 May 2016

Address Department of Zoology Cotton University Pan Bazar Guwahati, Assam

E-mail anjanasingha@gmail.com

Web-page

Phone No. 9910720094

Educational Qualification Institution Year

PG University of Delhi 2002

M.Phil. University of Delhi 2003

Ph.D University of Delhi 2011

Post-Doc

NET / SLET / SET and others CSIR-UGC NET 2002

Career Profile/Services 1. Designation and Institution Period

2. Assistant Professor (Miranda House, University of Delhi) July 2008- May 2016

3. Ad-hoc lecturer ( Miranda House, University of Delhi) Aug 2007-July 2008

4. Ad-hoc lecturer ( Miranda House, University of Delhi) Aug 2004-Sep. 2004

Administrative assignments within and outside the institution

5. Designation and Institution Period

6. Cotton University Women's Cell andthe Internal Complaints Committee

Since Dec. 2016

7. Member Departmental Research Committee (CU) Since 2017

8.

Staff Advisor: NSS (Miranda House, University of Delhi) 2007-2009

Coordinator Baseline Science Test (Biology) (Miranda House, University of Delhi)

2012- 2016

Staff Advisor: Jigyasa, the Quiz Society (Miranda House, University of Delhi)

2012-2014

Coordinator B.Sc Life Sciences (Miranda House, University of Delhi)

2013-2014.

Staff Advisor: MH Vatavaran(Miranda House, University of Delhi)

2014- 2016

Staff Advisor: Placement Cell (Miranda House, University of Delhi)

2014- 2016

Staff Advisor: NE Cell (Miranda House, University of Delhi)

2014- 2016

Staff Advisor: Zoological Society of Miranda House(Miranda House, University of Delhi)

2009-2014

Activities/assignments in the University

Coordinated the first two day “Cotton University Symposium”

Member IASST-CCSU SCIENCE FAIR

2017

Area of Interest/Specialization

Insect Behaviour and management of agricultural pest using botanical pesticides

Phytochemical studies on Drosophila as a model

Research Guidance

1. Ph.D. awarded: 2. M.Phil Awarded: 3. Registered Ph.D scholars:

Research paper publications

Thareja, V; James, A; Singh, R, Naorem, A.S.; Pandey, M; Khan, Z.; Sensharma, S. and Mohapatra, S. 2017. Overwintering sites and strategies of Culexquinquefasciatus(Diptera: Culicidae) larvae and impact of neem seed kernel aqueous suspension (NSKAS) and other eco-friendly tools on them. Int. J. Mosq. Res. 4(2):135-141.

Thareja, V.; Singh R. and Naorem, A. S. 2016. Some observations on overwintering sites of adult Culexquinquefasciatus(Diptera: Culicidae) and strategies followed under natural and seminatural conditions. Parasitol. Res. 115(1):195-203

Naorem, A. S. and Singh A.K. 2015. Assessing the suitability of the new semi-solid artificial diet developed for Nezara viridula (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Intl. J. of Adv. Life Sc. 8(3): 293-299.

Naorem, A.S. and Thongatabam, B. 2015. Climate Change: A Threat to Agriculture in India. In S. Tripathi, R.K.Sanayaima Devi, S. Kumar & V. Jolli (eds.) Proceedings of the National Conference on Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation, Mitigation, Scenario and Future Challenges in Indian Perspective. Pp. 99-103. ISBN: 978-93-5235-335-4

Singha, A.; Thareja, V. and Singh, A. K. 2007. Application of neem seed kernel extracts result in mouthpart deformities and subsequent mortality in Nezara viridula (L.) (Hem.:Pentatomidae). J. Appl. Entomol., 131(3): 197-201.

Research Project (Ongoing) -

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Principal Investigator

Co Principal Investigator

Title of the Project Period Sponsoring Agency

Sanctioned Amount

1.

Dr. Anjana Singha Naorem

Dr. NamramSushindrajit Singh

Study and comparison of heteropteran diversity in two areas of Guwahati region

1 Year DBT Rs. 8 Lakhs

E-Resources Developed

Authored an e-lesson on the topic “Linkage and crossing over” in ILLL, University of Delhi, South Campus under “National Mission on Education through ICT (NME-ICT)” under the MHRD project.(Online available on 22 September 2015) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Izh6GcIA_DTWdJZ0xHNjRRemM/view ISSN 2349-154X

Co-authored an e-lesson on the topic “Mitosis and Meiosis- A Genetic Perspective”in ILLL, University of Delhi, South Campus under “National Mission on Education through ICT (NME-ICT)” under the MHRD project.(Online available on 22 September 2015) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Izh6GcIA_DS2gwWWlQelpYelE/view ISSN 2349-154X

Co-authored an e-lesson on the topic “Morphology and Physiology of Paramecium” in ILLL, University of Delhi. (June 2015) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Izh6GcIA_DaE03TFNQQUtLdjg/edit ISBN NO. 978-93-85611-95-7

Co-authored an e-lesson on the topic “Extension of Mendelian Genetics” in ILLL, University of Delhi, South Campus under “National Mission on Education through ICT (NME-ICT)” under the MHRD project.(May 2015) https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0Izh6GcIA_DdVF2azFsa0lkV3c/edit ISSN 2349-154X

Authored an e-lesson on the topic “Moulting and Metamorphosis in Insects” in ILLL, University of Delhi.(May 2014) https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0Izh6GcIA_DbTEwNDVnWlkwc1U/edit?pli=1 ISBN NO. 978-93-85611-96-4

Paper or poster presented

Anjana Singha Naorem, Paula Levin Mitchell and Ashok K. Singh (2017). Characterization of EPG waveforms of Nezara viridula (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Oral presentation in the national seminar on Recent advances in Zoological research and integrative biology held on 27 and 28 February 2017 at department of Zoology, Cotton college, Guwahati, Assam.

Anjana Singha Naorem (2017). EPG waveform characterization of Nezara viridula (L.) on pigeon pea plants. Oral presentation in the Cotton University Research Outreach Meeting on 15 February 2017 at Cotton College State

University, Guwahati, Assam.

Anjana Singha Naorem, Paula Levin Mitchell and Ashok K. Singh (2016). Preliminary Studies on EPG Waveform Characterization of Nezara viridula(Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Using an AC “Missouri” EPG Monitor. Poster presented in International Electropenetrography (EPG) Conference and Workshop on New AC-DC EPG Technology at Citrus Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Florida (USA) from Oct. 02-07, 2016.

Anjana Singha Naorem (2015). Fish-Poison on the Platter? Paper presented in the National Symposium on Environmental Contamination and Public Health organized by Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi, Delhi on August 24, 2015.

Anjana Singha Naorem and BijayaThongatabam (2015).Climate Change: A Threat to Agriculture in India. Posterpresented in DST-SERB supported National Conference on “Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation, Mitigation Scenario and Future Challenges in Indian Perspective” organized by Department of Botany, DeenDayalUpadhyaya College, University of Delhi on 02-03 March, 2015.

JyotiArora, Anjana Singha Naorem and PrernaAggarwal (2015).Cyclopoid Copepods as a Bio-control Agent against Mosquito Larvae: Opportunities and Challenges. Poster presented in National Symposium on “Vector Biology and Vector Management” organized by Deshbandhu College on Feb. 12, 2015.

Anjana Singha. Ashok Kumar Singh and Paula Levin Mitchell. (2007). Feeding response of southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) to neem formulations. Poster presented in 2007 ESA Annual meeting, Dec. 9-12, San Diego, California.

Anjana Singha, VimalThareja and Ashok K. Singh. (2007). Neem, A Wonder Tree- Its role in pest management. Poster presented in the National symposium “Science of Life: The New Horizon” organized by Miranda House, University of Delhi from 21-23 November 2007.

Singha, A.; Thareja, V. and Singh, A. K. (2003). Effect of neem seed extract on development of Nezara viridula. Proceedings of the National Symposium on Frontier Areas of Entomological Research. IARI, New Delhi. Pp. 589-590. (Extended Abstract along with a poster) from5-7 November 2003.

Conferences/Workshops/Symposium organized

Coordinated the first two day “Cotton University Symposium 2017”, an annual symposium organized by Cotton College State University on 27 and 28 January 2017.

Coordinated a two day workshop, “Bioinformatics and Biostatistics: An Introduction” for the undergraduate college teachers under the aegis of DBT Star College Scheme from February 24-25, 2016 at Miranda House, University of Delhi. Budget- Rs. 50,000/-. Sponsor- Department of Biotechnology

Coordinated a three day Workshop organized by DS Kothari Centre for Research and Innovation in Science Education and the department of Zoology under the aegis of DBT STAR College Project on “Drosophila- A Smart Model for Biological Studies” for undergraduate science students from March 17-19, 2015 at Miranda House, University of Delhi. Budget- Rs. 50,000/-. Sponsor- Department of Biotechnology

Workshop mentor/organizing committee

Mentor and the organizing committee member in the Inspire Internship Programme organized by D.S Kothari Centre for Research and Innovation in Science Education, Miranda House, University of Delhi from 13-17 July, 2015.

Mentor and the facilitator in the summer project “Flavour of Research” organized by D.S Kothari Centre for Research and Innovation in Science Education, Miranda House, University of Delhi from 9 June-8 July, 2015. Under this scheme undergraduate students were guided for the following research projects:

Effect of antioxidants on longevity of Drosophila Sustainable antimicrobial finishing of cotton fabrics by eco-friendly bio-active compounds

Member of the organizing committeeof the workshop “Natural Dyeing of Textiles” supported by DU Innovation Project (MH-203), organized by department of Zoology, Miranda House, University of Delhi on 13 March 2015.

Mentor and the organizing committee member in the Inspire Internship Programme organized by D.S Kothari Centre for Research and Innovation in Science Education, Miranda House, University of Delhi from 15-20 December, 2013.

Member of the organizing committee of the workshop “Techniques in Biotechnology” organized by Institute of Life Long Learning and Miranda House, University of Delhi from 9-12 January, 2013 at Miranda House

Resource Person in the workshop “Computational Biology: A workshop for Science Teachers” organized under DBT Star College Project by D.S. Kothari Centre for Research and Innovation in Science Education, Miranda House, University of Delhi from 9-11 January 2012.

Mentor in the “Workshop for Senior Secondary School Teachers on Building Concepts in Science with Hands-on Activities” organized by DSKC, Miranda House from 25th -27th May 2011.

Member of the organizing committee of the workshops “Biology Laboratory Course (Course code-LS 206)” for B.Sc. Programme 2nd year for teachersorganized jointly by Institute of Life Long Learning and D.S. Kothari Centre

for Research and innovation in Science Education, Miranda House, University of Delhi at Miranda House from 24-26 September 2008.

Member of the organizing committee of the National symposium ‘Science of Life: The New Horizon’ organized by Miranda House, University of Delhi from 21-23 November 2007.

Awards and Distinctions

CSIR-UGC NET (LS) qualified on 19/08/2002

Received scholarship from Department of Zoology, University of Delhi in under the scheme “National Scholarship under Centre of Advance Study” during M.Sc. (2000-02) (Ref. No. Sch. NS/CAS/2000-02)

Awarded IAFBA scholarship under IAFBA SMSS during B. Sc (1996-1999) from Indian Air Force Benevolent Association

Association with Professional Bodies

Life member of The Indian Science Congress Association

Any other information

Guest Faculty in the Department of Zoology under the 2nd Training Program of DU-KU (Delhi University-Kabul University) Educational Partnership Contract held during January-February 2013

Supervision of M.Sc Dissertation since 2017- 3 students

Conferences/symposium/workshops attended- 16

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